Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

Many of my Houston ethnic rhinoplasty patients will ask how this type of rhinoplasty is different. Ethnic rhinoplasty which, usually refers to African American rhinoplasty or Asian rhinoplasty, requires an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in this type of surgery. Frequently, these type of ethnic noses will…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients may have had a previous septoplasty for a deviated septum in the past. This is important to note and an assessment of the septum needs to be made during consultation for remaining cartilage. Rhinoplasty requires cartilage for grafting purposes. If there is minimal remaining septal cartilage, ear cartilage…

Many of my Houston facelift patients will inquire about a mini facelift. A mini facelift is a loosely used term by surgeons to usually describe a partial facelift. Synonymous terms may be a short scar facelift, vertical facelift, lower facelift, or weekend facelift. This type of facelift may choose to exclude the midface,…

Many of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients may come in with a crooked nose from a previous rhinoplasty. Crooked noses are difficult to get perfect, especially with a revision. With revision rhinoplasty, there is significantly more scar tissue surrounding the cartilage with less malleability to this…

Frequently, my Houston lower eyelid surgery patients will ask how long treatment for their lower eyelid bags will last. Lower eyelid bags are due to fat that has pooched out over time or was there even during childhood. If performed properly and not overdone, this fat should not return over time. During…

Many of our Houston rhinoplasty patients are now requesting intraoperative photos or videos of their nose. This requires the surgeon or assistant to take photos before, during, or at the completion of the surgery. Dr. Funk will do this if requested and is happy to provide this service. Recognize that the final result is not reflected in the…

When having a discussion with my Houston facelift patients, I like to break the anatomy into three locations.The midface is the area of temple down to the below the cheek or malar area. The next area is the jawline and jowls and lower face. Lastly is the neck with skin laxity and banding. Not all patients require their midface…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients come in during their 40's concerened about the first signs of aging in their eyelids which is the thin crepe upper eyelid skin hanging over or hooding the eyelid. This prevents placing eye shadow, mascara, and eyeliner easily. Upper blepharoplasty or upper eyelid…